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Fish for the Planted AquariumI set up a 40 gallon outside to culture daphnia which is currently sustaining a healthy population. It is bare bottom with potted plants for easy setup and take down. I am looking for a solution to grow out my fry (platy and swordtail) with what I have and was wondering if they would be okay in...
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El NaturalI composed this message in response to all the fear mongering about adding any sodium (Na+), mainly in the form baking soda to increase KH. Baking soda contains bicarbonates that can be used as a carbon source by many aquatic plants. The attack on sodium is reminiscent of the kerfuffle over...
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El NaturalI gave up on the idea of using an acrylic tank after the one I had ordered arrived with great big gash in the lower left hand corner. Have no idea how it got there. I assume it left the seller in usable condition. These things happen: But, it left me with a bucket full of plants and four...
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El NaturalHey all. I have a 54 gal bowfront natural tank. I've noticed in the morning when the light first goes on that my water is cloudy. It clears up as the day goes on. Curious to know if anyone else has noticed this or know what's going on? Thanks! Ammonia/nitrite 0 Nitrate 5 pH 7.6 range GH 9 KH 5
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El NaturalI started a 110l tank on the 30th of December 2021. The tank is 70cm x 35cm x 50cm. I had some leftover plant soil and some pond soil. First I put in the plant soil which was then covered with the pond soil. The soil was covered with fine granite gravel. The soil thickness is between 1cm at the...
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